On Bayshore Blvd near West Barcelona Street, on the right when traveling south.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Tampa's oldest Conservative congregation, was founded in 1903, at the home of J. L. Mairson, with 20 families. The goal was to serve the Jewish community by providing a religious, educational and social gathering place in . . . — — Map (db m69949) HM
On West Swann Avenue near South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
History records that the first Jewish services in Tampa were conducted in 1894 by Mr. M. Henry Cohen, Sr., in the old Masonic Temple at the corner of Franklin and Washington Streets. On October 14, 1894, 31 men and women met at Mr. Cohen's home to . . . — — Map (db m70180) HM
On Bayshore Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
At midnight, July 18, 1881, two sisters, Marie Augustin, Marie Maurice of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, arrived in Tampa from Key West to establish a Catholic school.
“They came empty handed,” the first money was raised from the . . . — — Map (db m38628) HM
On East Madison Street at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street.
For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this . . . — — Map (db m15730) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Florida 1st Special Cavalry Battalion was formed in 1863. Local cattleman, John I. Lesley, was commissioned by the Confederate government to organize a local company for his unit. There were nine such companies in Florida, now commonly referred . . . — — Map (db m197413) HM WM
On East 7th Avenue (State Road 45) near 14th Avenue.
On this corner was located El Liceo Cubano, a tobacco stripping house converted into a Cuban social center in 1886. This is the cradle of Cuban independence. Here, on Nov. 26-27, 1891, Jose Marti delivered the two speeches, "Con Todos y Para Todos" . . . — — Map (db m15157) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Cuban missile crisis — known as the October crisis in Cuba and the Caribbean crisis (Russian: к ариский кризис, tr. Karibskiy krizis) in the USSR — was a . . . — — Map (db m193986) HM WM
On East Columbus Drive at North 13th Street on East Columbus Drive.
In 2003, this historic Ybor City boarding house was relocated from 1822 E. 14th Avenue and rehabilitated as part of a project by the Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation incooperation with the City of Tampa. — — Map (db m44029) HM
On North 22nd Street (Florida Route 585) south of East Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (Florida Route 574), on the right when traveling south.
The City of Tampa acquired the Cyrus T. Greene property in 1931, which was named in honor of the executive secretary of the Tampa Urban League. By the 1940s, the baseball field created at Cyrus Greene was known as the 22nd Street . . . — — Map (db m151029) HM
Near University Drive near West Kennedy Boulevard..
1539 1926
[ DAR Emblem ]
This Tablet Erected By
De Soto Chapter
D.A.R.
Marks the tree under which tradition say's
De Soto
Parleyed with the Indians — — Map (db m20789) HM
Dobyville, named for long-time resident Richard Cornelius Doby, was also known as West Hyde Park. By the 1920's, Dobyville was one of Tampa's primary African-American neighborhoods. The approximate historic boundaries went from Gray Street on the . . . — — Map (db m34258) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the . . . — — Map (db m193441) WM
On West Tampa Bay Boulevard at North Dale Mabry Boulevard (U.S. 92), on the right when traveling west on West Tampa Bay Boulevard.
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The City of Tampa established a municipal airport at Drew Field in 1928 on a 160-acre tract leased from farmer, real estate developer and aviation enthusiast John Higley Drew. The City purchased Drew Field in 1934 and added new . . . — — Map (db m150551) HM
On North 15th Street just north of East 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Violence was commonplace during the early years of Ybor City. Even duels were sometimes fought over honor, women, and at least once over an argument regarding which novel was appropriate to be read by the lector of a cigar factory. These duels, . . . — — Map (db m176191) HM
On North Nebraska Avenue at East Palm Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
Spanish immigrants from the province of Asturias formed El Centro Asturiano de Tampa in 1902 as a mutual aid society to meet the recreational, social, educational, and medical needs of its members. In an effort to broaden the concept of . . . — — Map (db m32185) HM
Cuban exiles in the 1890's met to plot for independence at a restaurant operated on this site by the patriot Antonio Menendez, a Chinese from Cuba.
Many revolutionaries on their way to join the Mambi Army in Cuba, were given warm welcome and free . . . — — Map (db m15295) HM
On East Palm Avenue (10th Avenue) at North Avineda Republica de Cuba (14th Street), on the left when traveling west on East Palm Avenue (10th Avenue).
Late 19th and early 20th century Cuban immigration to the United States was impressive for the craft talents brought to the country. Along with their Spanish counterparts, skilled Cuban cigarmakers made Tampa's hand-rolled cigars world-famous. As . . . — — Map (db m31710) HM
On North Florida Avenue at East Twiggs Street, on the right when traveling north on North Florida Avenue.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places June 7, 1974 Federal Building U.S. Courthouse Downtown Postal Station Tampa, Florida James Knox Taylor Architect 1902 This property significantly contributes to the . . . — — Map (db m33943) HM
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to
First Lieutenant
Baldomero Lopez
Marine Corps
for service set forth in the following
. . . — — Map (db m197426) WM
On Madison Street at North Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Madison Street.
During the Inchon invasion in Korea, September 15, 1950, Marine 1st Lieutenant Lopez's platoon was engaging the enemy. Exposing himself to hostile fire he attempted to hurl a grenade into the pillbox whose fire was pinning them down. Wounded, he . . . — — Map (db m31703) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Seminole Nation fights for their identity and their homes.
This war was fought while Florida was still a Spanish colony; it passed to the Americans in 1821. — — Map (db m193910) HM WM
On East Tyler Street east of North Florida Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On July 26, 1846, the first Methodist church in Tampa was organized with seventeen founding members. They worshipped in a primitive structure built of driftwood from nearby Fort Brooke. They called it the “Church-by-the-Sea”. This . . . — — Map (db m43141) HM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame was founded in 2013 at the University of South Florida by Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, USF Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Economic Development and Chair of the FIHF Advisory Board, and Dr. Judy Genshaft, . . . — — Map (db m246017) HM
On 21 Avenue near Thelma Street, on the right when traveling east.
In December, 1945, C. Blythe Andrews re-opened the doors of the Florida Sentinel newspaper at 1511 Central Avenue. The original Florida Sentinel was founded in 1919, in Jacksonville, Florida by Mr. Andrews' father, General William W. Andrews. The . . . — — Map (db m20052) HM
On Bayshore Boulevard just north of Beach Place, on the right when traveling north.
Somewhere along the shores of Tampa Bay during the summer of 1549, Catholic priest (from the Dominican Order) Fray Luis Cancer de Barbastro, fellow Dominican priest Fray Diego de Tolosa, and an oblate named Fuentes, were killed by a group of local . . . — — Map (db m182183) HM
Replica Naval Mounts
Manufactured for
The Friends of Plant Park
The Citizens of Tampa, Hillsborough County
and The University of Tampa
Dedicated to
The original inhabitants, soldiers, sailors and
settlers who with blood sweat and . . . — — Map (db m20000) HM
On North Franklin Street north of East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling north.
During the Second Seminole War (1835-42) the U.S. Army established a cemetery at this site for soldiers, civilian employees, and Indians. In 1883, about 20 soldiers were removed to Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola. In time the grave sites . . . — — Map (db m44689) HM
Near East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street.
To the 102 unknown soldiers and settlers
reburied here from the old U.S. Army cemetery
at Fort Brooke, Mar. 24, 1981. Rest in eternal
peace.
Through the efforts of the city of
Tampa and Tampa Historical Society. — — Map (db m27497) HM
On Bayshore Boulevard at Hyde Park Place, on the right when traveling north on Bayshore Boulevard. Reported permanently removed.
Fort Brooke (Tampa)
Established 1824 by Col. George M. Brooke 4th US Infantry, east bank Hillsborough river. Prominent as Army Headquarters Seminole Indian Wars of 1835-42 & 1855-58.
Confederate Battery
A parapet mounted by three . . . — — Map (db m130076) HM
On North Avenida República de Cuba (14th Street) near East 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In 1886 two cigar factories were completed
at Tampa signaling the founding of the
industry in the area. Pioneer manufacturer
was Vincente Martinez Ybor, a native of
Spain, who had made cigars at Havana and
Key West. Ybor's move to Tampa was . . . — — Map (db m31704) HM
On North Perry Avenue at West Adalee Streeet, on the right when traveling south on North Perry Avenue.
Side 1
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, came to Florida in the 1930s. They founded hospitals in Miami, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, including St. Anthony’s in St. Petersburg and St. Joseph’s in Tampa. The Franciscan . . . — — Map (db m208931) HM
On East 7th Avenue at North 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Avenue.
The name Gary was officially recognized with the establishment of the Gary post office in 1898. The official plat of "Gary-Town" was recorded in May 1903. The Gary neighborhood included both Gary-Town and Spanish Park, located to its east. The . . . — — Map (db m33926) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
"I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this war job done quickly. My confidence in you is total, our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm."
On North Ashley Drive south of East Twiggs Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
In 1848 a Board of Engineers with Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, USA as recording officer visited Fort Brooke (Tampa). Aboard the Schooner Phenix they made a survey of Tampa Bay; requested government reservation of the bay keys and erection of defense . . . — — Map (db m216190) HM
On West Main Street, 0.1 miles west of North Renfrew Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The grateful citizenry of Tampa dedicated this roadway to the memory of George Guida for his commitment to improving the quality of life for all. A business and civic leader, banker and builder of many of our public service buildings, such as Jesuit . . . — — Map (db m214928) HM
On East Columbus Drive west of North Nebraska Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The George Washington Junior High School was formerly located on this site. Along with the local Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the George Washington Junior High School was among the first junior high . . . — — Map (db m32624) HM
On North Nebraska Avenue at East 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
Organized in 1901, the German-American Club was one of the few non-latin ethnic clubs in Tampa. Club members laid the cornerstone for a building on the northeast corner of Nebraska Avenue and 11th Avenue on February 23, 1908, followed by a . . . — — Map (db m32372) HM
Near Tampa General Circle north of Columbia Drive.
Gordon Keller was a beloved citizen of Tampa -- City official, merchant, civic leader, friend -- from 1883 until his death, July 10, 1909. A grief-stricken community subscribed funds to build "a permanent monument" to him, and Gordon Keller Memorial . . . — — Map (db m69977) HM
On North Franklin Street (William F. Poe Plaza) north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
From this point in front of The Tampa Daily Times Building on Nov. 23 1909, was started the Tampa-to-Jacksonville "endurance run" to promote good roads for Florida. Sixteen vehicles, plus the "confetti" pathfinding car and a press car, made . . . — — Map (db m68398) HM
On North Nebraska Avenue at East Estelle Street, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
New Salem Primitive Baptist Church came into existence from its "mother church," Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church in Tampa. Rev. G.S. Crawford, from east Florida, organized New Salem in 1905, which first held services in a one-room building on . . . — — Map (db m32838) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1973 Libya claimed the Gulf of Sidra as a closed bay and part of its territorial waters. This prompted the United States to conduct Freedom of Navigation (FON) operations in the area once the claim did not meet the criteria established by . . . — — Map (db m194776) HM WM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Hedy Lamarr
1914 - 2000
Casselberry
Hollywood icon and Florida resident for her groundbreaking invention of the Secret Communication System, which led to the creation of various technologies used to support Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth, . . . — — Map (db m246019) HM
On North Highland Avenue south of West Gladys Street, on the left when traveling north.
The oldest high school building standing today in Hillsborough County is located at 2704 Highland Avenue in Tampa. It was designed by Wilson Potter of New York. The cornerstone reads HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, but when it opened on October 12, . . . — — Map (db m32380) HM
On North 22nd Street at East Clifton Street, on the right when traveling north on North 22nd Street.
Florida's constitution requires the following: "Counties shall provide for inhabitants who by reason of age, infirmity or misfortune may have claims upon the aid and sympathy of society." Hence, in 1905, the Hillsborough County Board of County . . . — — Map (db m101642) HM
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Aaron, Eugene Allen PFC Army Tampa • Abney, Daniel Thomas Jr. SP4 Army Tampa • Abrams, Samuel K Jr. SSG Army Tampa • Allen, Edwin Charles PFC Army Tampa • Arnold, Robert SGT USMC Tampa • . . . — — Map (db m197613) WM
On U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Hillsborough County
World War I Veterans
1914 - 1918
Adams, James Henry USCG • Ansley, Donald • Badger, Norman PVT-Army • Baker, Ruben • Banta, Fred C Cpl-Army • Barker, John D Army • Barrett, Ryan H Army • Bares, Carl W • . . . — — Map (db m197709) WM
On North 17th Street north of East 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Emilio Pons, a pioneer Tampa cigar manufacturer, and an outstanding public servant, established the first cigar factory of local origin on this site in 1887.
Here on October 12, 1894, Jose Marti, the Cuban liberator, delivered his last . . . — — Map (db m32828) HM
On East 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1897, the first city-owned fire station in Ybor City was established on this site, then the heart of the Italian section.
It was a two- story frame building with a bell tower. Equipped with a hose - wagon and a hook and ladder truck, it . . . — — Map (db m8778) HM
On East 8th Ave near Angel Oliva Senior Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Old Military Road connecting Ft. Brooke (Tampa) and Ft. King (Ocala) ran through this vicinity. On Dec. 23, 1835, Maj. Francis L. Dade set out over the Trail with a detachment of 109 soldiers to reinforce the small garrison of Ft. King.
On . . . — — Map (db m126035) HM
On East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.
The historic Harlem Academy, known as "The Mother of African- American Schools," was the first public school erected for African- American children in Tampa.
The first classes were held in 1868 in the Hillsborough County Courthouse. In the . . . — — Map (db m27707) HM
On North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
Since the first wave of B-18 Super Heavy Bombers arrived at MacDill in 1940, the base has seen a remarkable variety of America's finest military aircraft. MacDill's first mission included transitional training on the B-17 Flying Fortress. After . . . — — Map (db m34132) HM
On North 15th Street near East 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
During the fabulous pioneer days of Ybor City the famed Hotel De La Havana was located on this corner. The three story frame structure was the first hotel erected in the Latin Quarter. Its proprietors were Jose Rubin and Jacinto Olavarria. . . . — — Map (db m8775) HM
On North MacDill Avenue at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North MacDill Avenue.
His was a life of achievements – a great lawyer, pioneer land developer, public servant and a Tampa booster. Had the honor of serving as State's Attorney, Tampa City Attorney, Port Commissioner, and Supt. of Public Works. In 1892, converted 200 . . . — — Map (db m49593) HM
On West Inman Avenue east of South Packwood Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Bungalow Terrace was developed by Alfred Swann and Eugene Holtsinger on what was Morrison Grove in 1913. The Bungalow Style home was modeled after the bungalows in California because of the low cost, adaptability, craftsmanship and low maintenance. . . . — — Map (db m103198) HM
On North 26th Street at East 23rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 26th Street.
L’Unione Italiana, founded in 1894 in Ybor City, institutionalized the Italian funeral in Tampa when in 1896 it purchased this property from the prominent African-American Armwood family and dedicated it as a cemetery. The first Italians were buried . . . — — Map (db m43618) HM
On North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
On July 14, 1939, the Tampa Morning Tribune announced the war department's decision to build the "Southeast Air Base" in Tampa. The land selected was a 6000 acre marshy area known as Catfish Point. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal Program, . . . — — Map (db m34118) HM
Near North US Highway 301, 0.2 miles East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The invasion of Grenada, codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, was a 1983 United States invasion of Grenada, a Caribbean island nation with a population of about 93,000 located
123 miles (150 km) north of Venezuela, that resulted in a U.S. victory . . . — — Map (db m193974) WM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Florida Route 574).
All Gave Some ★ Some Gave All
Front
Hillsborough County:
Paul R. Smith, U.S. Army, 4 April 2003 • Andrew j. Aviles, LCPL, U.S. Marine Corps, 7 April 2003 • Michael B. Quinn, SSG, U.S.Army, 27 May 2003 • . . . — — Map (db m203895) WM
On E . 7th Ave, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Tampa's Italians have supported a flourishing
club life almost from their first arrival in the
1880's. L'Unione Italiana, the first mutual aid
society, was organized in 1894. Initially located
directly across the street, the club stood . . . — — Map (db m213644) HM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Jacqueline W. Quinn
1967 -
Titusville
Kennedy Space Center environmental engineer who invented multiple, globally impacting environmental cleanup technologies, including NASA's most licensed and recognized technology for groundwater . . . — — Map (db m246041) HM
On West Platt Street at South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Platt Street.
In 1913, Jessamine Link established Magnolia Troop One, the second Girl Scout Troop in the United States. This was just one year after Juliette Gordon Low organized the country's first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. What is now Hyde . . . — — Map (db m101550) HM
On North Ashley Drive at East Zack Street, on the right when traveling south on North Ashley Drive.
Jimi Hendrix is one of the most influential musicians and guitarists of the 20th century. His legacy, dedication, and passion for music transcends all boundaries and brings people from all walks of life together. He played two nights here in Tampa, . . . — — Map (db m146029) HM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Joanna S. Fowler
Tampa
Miami native, University of South Florida graduate, and 2008 National Medal of Science Laureate for her transformative research that enabled the use of imaging technology to identify and treat illnesses from . . . — — Map (db m246060) HM
On North Franklin Street at East Zack Street, on the right when traveling south on North Franklin Street.
John Jackson and Ellen Maher immigrated independently of each other after the great potato famine began in Ireland in the 1840s. They met in St. Augustine, married in 1847, and came to Tampa on their honeymoon. John had intended to go on to Manatee, . . . — — Map (db m200354) HM
On Kennedy Boulevard (Florida Route 60) at North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east on Kennedy Boulevard.
On November 18, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, arrived in Tampa. The President's day-long visit thrilled the thousands of people who lined his 28 mile motorcade route.
He arrived at MacDill Air Force Base, . . . — — Map (db m157518) HM
On East Street, on the right when traveling north.
At this site, 407 East Street, was the home of John Thomas Lesley, built in 1897. Pioneer settler, soldier, statesman and entrepreneur, Lesley (1835 - 1913) was one of Tampa's greatest early leaders/ A native of Madison County, Florida, he came in . . . — — Map (db m54132) HM
On Bayshore Boulevard south of Hyde Park Place, on the right when traveling north.
This vessel named for Jose Gaspar a gentleman Lieutenant of the Royal Spanish Navy, who achieved great fame as a pirate headquartered on Florida's Gulf Coast.
As leader of a mutinous uprising, Lt. Gaspar seized command of the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m34860) HM
On East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Avenue.
Born in Havana, Cuba, on January 28, 1853.
Patriot, writer, poet, lawyer, and orator.
A lover of liberty and justice, his ideas and personal example
were a universal inspiration for the world as well as for the
Cuban people. He perished on . . . — — Map (db m32132) HM
Desde esta escalinata
En el año 1893
José Martí
Apóstol de la Libertad
de Cuba
Con elocuentes palabras
pidió a los tabaqueros
Cubanos emigrados que le
ayudasen a conquistar la
independencia de su país,
aportando hombres, . . . — — Map (db m14431) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
[front]
K-9 Corps
Over 4,000 military dogs served in Vietnam as scout, sentry, tracker and patrol dogs (German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers). It has been estimated that their presence prevented over 10,000 casualties. . . . — — Map (db m197796) WM
On South Rome Avenue near West Bristol Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built on the Former Homesite of
Kate Veronica Jackson
Born January 13, 1857 - Died December 11, 1940
Kate Jackson deeded this property to Sacred Heart Catholic Church which later sold it to the city. The recreation center was named for her . . . — — Map (db m70378) HM
Near North Morgan Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer family listed in Tampa Blue Book settling in 1840. Founded 1st Indian trading post. Trusted friend of Chief Billy Bowlegs. Kennedys claim first recorded deed in county. — — Map (db m35785) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This bronze memorial depicts a Korean mother with her two children grieving her husband’s death beside his rifle and helmet. A sad time for the whole family. — — Map (db m193451) WM
On East Seventh Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Tampa's first Italian-American society was organized April 4, 1894. During its early years the club assisted members through cultural enrichment, providing education, health care and financial help to the families of deceased members. L'Unione . . . — — Map (db m8769) HM
On East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Avenue.
Paulina Pedroso was one of the great women patriots of Cuba. After an attempt on the life of Jose Marti, the Pedroso House became his refuge.
Whenever Marti stayed here the flag of the budding Republic of Cuba fluttered outside. Evenings, the . . . — — Map (db m31931) HM
Near East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Paulina Pedroso fue insigne patriota Cubana. Tras el atentado contra Jose Marti, la Casa Pedroso se hizo refugio del Apostol.
Siempre que aqui se hospedara Marti desplegabase en la fachada la bandera de la naciente Republica Cubana. De . . . — — Map (db m31935) HM
On E. 9th Avenue near N. 19th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Francisco Ferlita, a native of Santo Stefano, Sicily, established a bakery on this site in 1896. Bread sold for three cents and five cents, and often on credit. In 1922 the wooden structure was destroyed by fire, and a yellow brick building was . . . — — Map (db m8703) HM
On 8th Avenue near 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this corner was located the famous night school
which was established for the welfare of the Cuban
emigres of the flourishing cigar center. Classes were
conducted by Don Jose Guadalupe Rivero. To these
compatriots who worked with tabacco . . . — — Map (db m31709) HM
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Is named in memory of
Lt Col James Michael Basta.
He was known by his call sign “Tornado White” while a member of the Ruthless Riders, 7th Armored Squadron, Air Cavalry. . . . — — Map (db m197712) WM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Marine platoon commander of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his
platoon Ist Lt. Lopez was . . . — — Map (db m194173) HM WM
On N. Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
This distinguished native Tampan served with courage, honor and personal sacrifice as an army surgeon during WWII. He was captured and made a prisoner of war when the Japanese overran the Philippines. Afflicted with Beri-Beri and other diseases he . . . — — Map (db m215678) HM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Luther G. Simjian
1905 - 1997
Tampa
Prolific inventor and founder of Reflectone Inc., who developed the Optical Range Estimation Trainer, which became the standard for simulation defense training and for his many other inventions . . . — — Map (db m246042) HM
On Doyle Carlton Drive at West Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south on Doyle Carlton Drive.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African-Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States. Florida had one of the highest per-capita rates of Black victims lynched by white mobs, including . . . — — Map (db m206382) HM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
M.J. Soileau
1944 -
Miami
University of Central Florida vice president for research & commercialization and professor, for his pioneering research in the advancement of high energy laser optics, and for leading the development of . . . — — Map (db m246022) HM
Near North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
3 F-80 Shooting Stars Fly to Korea In February 1951, MacDill's 307th deployed to Okinawa for the Korean conflict. It was one of the first units to move its fighting forces overseas. MacDill During Vietnam During the Vietnam conflict, . . . — — Map (db m34149) HM
On West Laurel Street at Doyle Carlton Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Laurel Street.
Fortune and Benjamin Taylor were brought to Florida from South Carolina in the 1850s. They were owned by the Howell family. At the end of the Civil War, the newly freed couple were among the first African Americans to legally marry. Freedom came to . . . — — Map (db m120259) HM
Born in Tampa on October 24, 1901, the son of Sicilian immigrants, Vincenzo and Rosalia Nuccio. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio was born on Eighth Avenue, where he lived much of his life. He passionately believed in conducting his personal and professional . . . — — Map (db m8911) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Medal of Honor
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force.
The Medal of Honor is the United . . . — — Map (db m197353) HM WM
On West Kennedy Boulevard (State Road 60) at Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling east on West Kennedy Boulevard.
This monument, originally in Oldsmar, was one of two dedicated on January 2, 1921 to mark the beginning and end of the Nation's first "Road to Remembrance" constructed after World War One. They memorialized the 105 men and one woman from . . . — — Map (db m101644) HM
Near North US Highway 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on the right when traveling south.
The national destinies of the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico collided in the 1840s over land, pride, and their futures. The two nations were at war by 1846. Thousands of young men served in their respective armies and navies. . . . — — Map (db m193871) WM
Near USF Alumni Drive, 0.1 miles west of Leroy Collins Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Michael Bass
Orlando
University of Central Florida professor for his significant inventions in optics and spectroscopy that optimized the use of lasers and optical systems, aiding in the treatment of disease and improving the world's . . . — — Map (db m246046) HM
On East Osborne Avenue east of North 22nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1934 Middleton Senior High School, named for George S. Middleton, opened on 24th and Chelsea Streets in East Tampa as the first high school for African Americans in Hillsborough County. Previously, Booker T. Washington School had accommodated . . . — — Map (db m33695) HM
On East 7th Avenue (County Road 574) at North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west on East 7th Avenue.
Molly Ferrara, nee Antinori, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, was a native of Ybor City. In 1954, she was elected Alcaldesa of Ybor City, the only woman to hold this distinction. One of the Tampa's few successful businesswomen during her time, she . . . — — Map (db m151027) HM
On North Howard Avenue north of West St. Louis Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1907 William T. Morgan erected this three story cigar factory and soon his Juan De Fuca label attained wide acceptance throughout the country. By 1910, the company had to move to larger quarters to accommodate 1,000 workers. After Morgan . . . — — Map (db m47247) HM
On East 7th Avenue (La Séptima) west of North 24th Street.
The Jesuits organized Most Holy Name parish in 1920 to serve Ybor City's Italian community. On Christmas 1922, Father Vicente Dente celebrated the first mass at Most Holy Name Church, located in the 2300 block, between 7th and 8th Avenues. The . . . — — Map (db m130971) HM
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1995 NATO bombing of Bosnia and Herzegovina (code named by NATO Operation Deliberate Force) was a sustained air campaign conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to undermine the military capability of the Army of the . . . — — Map (db m193460) WM
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